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Steve Gadd Gaddiments. In this, the first drum book he has written, music legend Steve Gadd presents a series of rudimental passages inspired by his experience in drum corps and his love of the rudiments. Each of the etudes is based on a classic or contemporary rudiment, or on Steve's personal variations. He takes the phrases and then displaces them to begin on different subdivisions of the beat, thereby creating new, challenging patterns from the basic sticking. All of the solos are written in musical phrases that reinforce the player's understanding of the importance of phrasing as a key element of musicianship. The book has been painstakingly hand-engraved at Steve's request, to bring a comfortable and classic look to the pages. The layout of each page was also designed specifically by Gadd to create an easy yet musical flow to the reading. The book is also spiral-bound making sure it lays flat. These features are reflective of a man who has read thousands of charts in the studio on some of the most important recordings of our time. Accompanying the book is a full set of videos with Steve demonstrating each etude using the method he used to write the book: Playing with his rubber-tip practice sticks on a piece of wood. Even in this situation, Gadd's legendary groove and musicality shine through. Drum set, drum corps, and classical drummers will find an instant classic in these pages, with elements that will improve your technical ability, musical phrasing, groove, and your rhythmic vocabulary using the challenging technique of displacement that Steve bases the book upon. STEVE GADD is one of the all-time legends of drumming, having appeared on thousands of recordings in every major style in which the drumset is played, with artists who comprise a literal who's-who of contemporary recording artists, including Chick Corea, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Frank Sinatra, Al DiMeola, Al Jarreau, Stanley Clarke, Chuck Mangione. He is also an established producer and bandleader of the Gadd Gang and the Steve Gadd Band.

Up Close is the first authorized book from Steve Gadd. Transcribed by Steve and Bobby Cleall this book gives drummers the opportunity to study many of Steve's most famous grooves and solo patterns with the help of Steve's own stickings and musical insight. Featured are detailed transcriptions of the material that Steve plays on his DCI Music Video of the same name. Also included is a photo history from Steve's personal photo collection.

Unlock the secrets of playing Drums to reveal how to become a successful drummer.This level three book covers Grade 6, 7 and 8. It includes detailed explanations of the techniques required to master any music exam.Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to develop your creativity and individuality as well as enhance both your aural and visual skills in order to become the best musician you can be.Includes:Performance pieces, sight reading, improvisation, ear training, music theory and instrumental knowledge.Specialist advice from the author.Profiles of inspirational drummers such as Mike Portnoy, Steve Gadd, Joey Jordison, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Jojo Mayer and more. / Batterie

In this book Symmetrical Stickings Pete Lockett takes a deep dive into paradiddle grooves. Starting with the very basic paradiddle form he progresses with exercises and ideas in 4/4 6/8 5/4 and finally 7/4. In all thereare 68 pages full of new exercises patterns and concepts!Whether you?re developing a funk groove playing a four bar jazz break or hitting a ?Keith Moon? rock solo the paradiddle rudiments are indispensable. Drummers asvaried as Steve Gadd Elvin Jones and Keith Moon have all made great use of them.The content of the series focuses on sticking patterns derived from the symmetrical concept of the paradiddle where the second half of thesticking is the exact opposite of the first half. This book is part one of a three part series looking at sticking patterns applied to the snare drum drum set and congas.

Learn & play 25 top drummers grooves.. Dave Weckl Robby Ameen Carlos Vega Jeff Porcaro Steve Gadd.Contains written parts and playing suggestions for drummers and bassists. Also include Minus One CD for drums & bass.In this book are included some drum Grooves performed by the most farummers in the world. This selection obviously included also the research on the work of the executants. Biographies and photos come along with each and every stage of the work from the very beginning of the artistic career till today. This idea wassome years ago when while writing down a drum score I realized that this could be a very difficult task especially for those who are notproficient enough musically. Drums groove is often muffled by other sounds; nevertheless if we listen to ths as isolated from other instruments everything gets clearer. If you don’t mind my giving you a piece of advice listen to the Grooves and perform those you like most but while playing always try to be true to yourselves.

The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing music. This Book and CD with guide you through everything yo need to know to begin playing blues drums: Practice Tips Note Values Shuffle Patterns Slow Blues Patterns Alternate Cymbal Patterns for a Shuffle Hit-Hat Coordination Exercises Bass Drum Variations Blues Rhumba Open Hit-Hat Sound The 'Steve Gadd Shuffle' New Fill Ideas 4 different Blues Play Alongs CD Included